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Jessel Taank

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5 stories · latest Sep 16, 2026 · Reality TV

Jessel Taank biography

Jessel Taank is a fashion publicist, Manhattan socialite, and reality television personality featured on the Bravo series The Real Housewives of New York City.

During the sixteenth season of the franchise, Taank became central to several major storylines, including an escalating conflict with co-star Erin Lichy. Tensions between the two began over comments Lichy allegedly made on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, culminating in an explosive argument on the show.

Taank also drew public scrutiny following a scene involving returning cast member Carole Radziwill. After Taank asked blunt and intrusive questions concerning John F. Kennedy Jr. and asked if the late Carolyn Bessette was a "bitch," Radziwill walked out of their brunch gathering. Taank subsequently refused to offer an apology for bringing up the subject.

  • Media coverage of Jessel Taank centers on her involvement in high-profile confrontations on The Real Housewives of New York City.
  • Reports emphasize her direct conversational style and her willingness to stand by her comments during on-screen feuds with fellow cast members.

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  1. Jessel Taank Claps Back At Erin Lichy As 'RHONY' Season 16 Kicks Off With A Martha Stewart Cameo

    Sep 9, 2026

    Jessel Taank confronted Erin Lichy during the premiere of Season 16 over off-camera commentary.

    Jessel Taank Claps Back At Erin Lichy As 'RHONY' Season 16 Kicks Off With A Martha Stewart Cameo
  2. Jessel Taank Slams Erin Lichy After Shocking 'RHONY' Tirade

    Sep 15, 2026

    Jessel Taank addressed her heated feud with Erin Lichy following an explosive verbal confrontation on the show.

    Jessel Taank Slams Erin Lichy After Shocking 'RHONY' Tirade
  3. Carole Radziwill Storms Out of RHONY Brunch Over Jessel Taank's JFK Jr. Questions

    Sep 16, 2026

    Carole Radziwill walked out of a brunch after Jessel Taank asked intrusive questions about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.

    Carole Radziwill Storms Out of RHONY Brunch Over Jessel Taank's JFK Jr. Questions
  4. Jessel Taank Refuses to Back Down Over Shocking Carolyn Bessette Remark

    Sep 16, 2026

    Jessel Taank refused to apologize for asking Carole Radziwill if Carolyn Bessette was a 'bitch' during a RHONY episode.

    Jessel Taank Refuses to Back Down Over Shocking Carolyn Bessette Remark

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Jessel Taank Refuses to Back Down Over Shocking Carolyn Bessette Remark
In “The Real Housewives of New York City,” Taank asked Carole a series of questions about her deceased family members. (Pictured above: Taank in “RHONY” Season 16.)
Taank (pictured above in “RHONY” Season 16) asked if the Kennedy family was “cursed” and prodded Carole for her thoughts on the “Carolyn Bessette summer” style trend.
Jessel Taank Slams Erin Lichy After Shocking 'RHONY' Tirade
The “Real Housewives of New York City” star (pictured above in the Studio in September) said Lichy “has a tendency” to believe someone is “thirsty” and “fake” if they are succeeding.
Taank and Lichy both joined the next generation of “RHONY” in Season 14. (Pictured above: the “RHONY” cast at the Season 16 premiere party in the Hamptons in September.)
Out of the rebooted cast, only Lichy, Taank and Sai De Silva (pictured above in “RHONY” Season 16) were asked back for Season 16.
Lichy’s feud with Taank began when she called the fashion publicist “thirsty” and “fake” in what appeared to be a hot-mic moment in “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th.” (Pictured above: Lichy at the “
Taank said “the most shocking part” of Lichy’s unprovoked tirade was that they “were not” on bad terms when it happened. (Pictured above: the “RHONY” cast at the Season 16 premiere party in the Hamptons in September.)
Jessel Taank Claps Back At Erin Lichy As 'RHONY' Season 16 Kicks Off With A Martha Stewart Cameo

Jessel Taank: your questions

What does Jessel Taank do for a living?

Jessel Taank is a fashion publicist based in Manhattan.

Why did Carole Radziwill walk out on Jessel Taank?

Carole Radziwill stormed out of a brunch after Jessel Taank asked intrusive questions regarding John F. Kennedy Jr. and asked if Carolyn Bessette was a 'bitch.'

What started the feud between Jessel Taank and Erin Lichy?

Their conflict began over remarks Erin Lichy allegedly made during an appearance on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, leading to an argument during the Season 16 premiere.

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